Surviving Coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has had small business owners wondering what, if anything, they can do to maintain their businesses. While no one could have predicted how this pandemic would play out, there are many smart and practical things we can all do to set a stronger course for the road ahead, especially as we begin to reopen.
We are working to help small businesses, their employees, and their customers stay safe as we work toward recovery. To find the right tools to use, the right questions to ask, and the resources you need – including the 3C Fund Finder tool, visit 3C’s partner resource centers and check back on this page for tips and advice. We are in this together.
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Small Business Resilience
Small Business Profile: Peninsula Party Rentals
As Feliciano Zavala writes in the San Francisco Chronicle, he is amazed that his Palo Alto-based party rental business is going so strong nearly a year after COVID-19 almost knocked it out. Following a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan and a revised focus on smaller events, Peninsula Party Rentals is finally getting back to…
Coronavirus Resources
Nine ways to help your small business survive coronavirus
Tens of thousands of restaurants, retail stores and other firms have been ordered to shut down, employees are being forced…
Briefing from SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza on COVID-19
Join us Friday, March 27th at 2pm for a national call with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza on COVID-19’s economic impacts and the SBA’s targeted relief…
Help Save a Local Business
Support Local is an initiative that lets you show your support for your local businesses during this challenging time…
Philly salon owner, forced to close, offers small biz tips for coronavirus pandemic
Trisha Stewart, a small business owner in Ambler, was “blindsided” by the coronavirus pandemic…
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses…
Prioritizing People Over Profit: The New Free eSign Plan
PandaDoc has introduced a new Free eSign plan, a free eSignature solution that we are presenting worldwide to keep business doors open…
Timely Resources for Sellers from Square
To our Square community: We’re all facing unique challenges right now, and for business owners, the stakes are particularly high. We want to offer…
Small Business Relief Tracker: Funding, Grants And Resources For Business Owners Grappling With Coronavirus
Some 30 million American small businesses are high on the coronavirus’ list of victims. Nearly half of these companies say the pandemic is to blame…
A Small Business Owner Provides Detailed Insights On How They Are Handling The Coronavirus Disruption
Even though I co-founded a small business that became a large company, I did not feel that I had the necessary understanding of exactly what is happening today to small businesses
Small Business Survival Tips (COVID-19)
1. Protect yourself, employees, customers, and your community If you’re in retail, reduce touching by providing gloves to customers and limiting the number of people entering your store. Clean as often as possible with antibacterial wipes and switch to cashless transactions. Turn off the signature screen of the credit card processing machine and give the…
3 Step Process: SBA Disaster Loans
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations…
Coronavirus Resources & Guidance For Small Businesses
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, small businesses are taking the brunt of the economic hit, with some owners losing thousands – and even hundreds of thousands – of dollars a month in revenue. Thankfully, the government and other organizations are quickly pulling together resources to help small businesses find relief. In addition to those provided in…
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